Bologna secured a narrow 1-0 home win over Norwegian side Brann in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League knockout tie on February 27, 2026. The Italian Serie A side earned a slender but important advantage at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. In a match of few clear chances, Bologna's superior technical quality eventually told as they found a breakthrough in the second half. Brann defended resolutely throughout and will feel they are still in the tie, having limited the damage to just a one-goal deficit without conceding an away goal. The result sets up an intriguing second leg in Bergen, where Brann will look to use their home atmosphere to overturn the result.